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Regression is something we talk about a lot in Fantasy Baseball, but it’s also a concept that’s widely misunderstood. The two worst misconceptions can be resolved by simply remembering these two rules: 1. Regression is not always bad.2. Saying someone is going to regress doesn’t mean they’ll suddenly swing to the other extreme to compensate. I chose to make these distinctions at the start of the Red Sox team preview…

With his new documentary “The Vietnam War” scheduled to premiere on PBS in September and multiple other films in the works, Ken Burns has a full plate. But he’s looking to add another project: an addendum to his 1994 series “Baseball,” pegged to the Chicago Cubs‘ 2016 World Series victory. “I’m sort of obligated,” to add another hour to the series, Burns — who last year said that he would…

WASHINGTON — For all the Cubs did for generations of fans throughout a city, President Barack Obama held them up as an example of unifying power in a much larger context. “It is entirely appropriate that we celebrate the Cubs today, here in this White House, on Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday,” Obama said during the team’s White House visit on Monday, “because it helps direct us in terms of…

The NFL ratings were predictably massive, particularly the 48.5 million who tuned into Sunday’s Green Bay-Dallas game. By way of comparison, that’s eight million more than the historic and thrilling Chicago Cubs-Cleveland Indians World Series Game 7 and 18 million more than the historic and equally thrilling Cleveland-Golden State NBA Finals Game 7. The Packers and Cowboys game was not a Super Bowl. It was the second round. The Super…

Ever wanted to take a tour around one of the race shops of one of NASCAR’s most storied teams?  Well, now you can — thanks to Wood Brothers Racing, formed in 1950. While the team is old, the shop is new. The organization recently moved headquarters to Mooresville, North Carolina to be closer to their Ford-affiliated counterpart, Team Penske. Now separated by just seven miles, expect the technical alliance between…

After soccer’s international governing body moved to expand the World Cup, regional officials are considering creating a new tournament pitting the best national teams in the Americas against each other, according to several people with knowledge of the discussions. Concacaf, which oversees the sport in North and Central America and the Caribbean, is weighing holding its biennial national team competition every four years, said the people, who asked not to…

Here we are. The homestretch. We’ve been talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame for the past month-plus and now the big reveal comes on Wednesday of this week. BBWAA voters can vote for zero to 10 players on the ballot and now I’m here to write about who I’d have on my ballot. If you hate me or my fictional votes here, you can rest easy knowing that I’ve…

With his new documentary “The Vietnam War” scheduled to premiere on PBS in September and multiple other films in the works, Ken Burns has a full plate. But he’s looking to add another project: an addendum to his 1994 series “Baseball,” pegged to the Chicago Cubs‘ 2016 World Series victory. “I’m sort of obligated,” to add another hour to the series, Burns — who last year said that he would…

WASHINGTON — For all the Cubs did for generations of fans throughout a city, President Barack Obama held them up as an example of unifying power in a much larger context. “It is entirely appropriate that we celebrate the Cubs today, here in this White House, on Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday,” Obama said during the team’s White House visit on Monday, “because it helps direct us in terms of…

Chris Langridge and Marcus Ellis of Great Britain won badminton bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games Eight sports will challenge UK Sport’s funding decisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Seven – including badminton – were due to receive no investment for the four-year cycle leading into the Tokyo Games. Powerlifting is also challenging its award of £1.3m as it believes it deserves greater financial support. All…

<!– Valtteri Bottas (right) was announced as Lewis Hamilton’s new Mercedes team-mate on Monday Tuesday, 17 January New Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says his mind is firmly set on winning the World Championship. (F1 today) Bottas’ move to Mercedes leaves an “emotional hole” at Williams, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams. (Autosport) Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz claims Nico Rosberg’s retirement encouraged Mercedes to initiate discussions with Red Bull…

When I was in elementary school, one of my favorite moments in the academic calendar was Sports Day. Classes would be canceled and we’d go outside to take part in relays, high jumps, and tug of war. Parents and siblings would come out to support us, bringing homemade packed lunches. There were even special races for the grown-ups. I remember cheering loudly for my father as he competed against the…

World number two Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open six times Defending champion Novak Djokovic reached the second round of the Australian Open by beating Spain’s Fernando Verdasco in straight sets. The 12-time Grand Slam champion secured a 6-1 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 victory in an entertaining match in Melbourne. World number nine Rafael Nadal earlier reached the second round with a commanding display. The injury-hit Spaniard, who lost in…

Ever wanted to take a tour around one of the race shops of one of NASCAR’s most storied teams?  Well, now you can — thanks to Wood Brothers Racing, formed in 1950. While the team is old, the shop is new. The organization recently moved headquarters to Mooresville, North Carolina to be closer to their Ford-affiliated counterpart, Team Penske. Now separated by just seven miles, expect the technical alliance between…

After soccer’s international governing body moved to expand the World Cup, regional officials are considering creating a new tournament pitting the best national teams in the Americas against each other, according to several people with knowledge of the discussions. Concacaf, which oversees the sport in North and Central America and the Caribbean, is weighing holding its biennial national team competition every four years, said the people, who asked not to…

Here we are. The homestretch. We’ve been talking about the Baseball Hall of Fame for the past month-plus and now the big reveal comes on Wednesday of this week. BBWAA voters can vote for zero to 10 players on the ballot and now I’m here to write about who I’d have on my ballot. If you hate me or my fictional votes here, you can rest easy knowing that I’ve…

Lincoln A. Mitchell on the past, present and future of big league baseball. Written by Jason Zasky   Filed under Sports Tweet Big league baseball is in a good place right now. Ticket sales are strong, television revenue is enormous, and the quality of play is at an all-time high. On the other hand, one can’t assume that the current state of affairs will continue indefinitely. Major league baseball’s audience…

With his new documentary “The Vietnam War” scheduled to premiere on PBS in September and multiple other films in the works, Ken Burns has a full plate. But he’s looking to add another project: an addendum to his 1994 series “Baseball,” pegged to the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series victory. “I’m sort of obligated,” to add another hour to the series, Burns — who last year said that he would…

And now it’s down to four. The NFL season is nearing its end and Fantasy Football will be in the rear view once again. For many the end of football is a sad time, but you don’t have to leave that void in your life. This year take your Fantasy Baseball game to the next level. The wide variety in formats and league sizes in Fantasy Baseball allows us…

WASHINGTON — For all the Cubs did for generations of fans throughout a city, President Barack Obama held them up as an example of unifying power in a much larger context. “It is entirely appropriate that we celebrate the Cubs today, here in this White House, on Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday,” Obama said during the team’s White House visit on Monday, “because it helps direct us in terms of…